First Train of Lares Passengers Reaches Honesdale Branch
In Lackawanna County the inaugural Lares passenger coaches ran the Honesdale branch under Conductor Pierce and engineer C B K Misted. Trains leave Carbondale at 7 40, 11 26 a m and 2 00, 6 00 p m. trip time is about one hour twenty three minutes. Charles Chapman, formerly of Carbondale, now runs the Honesdale ticket office. A crowd rode the morning trip to sample the new line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lares
Honesdale
Pierce
C. BK
Carebondale
Charles &. Chapman
Carbondale
Fidelity Conclave 120 Installs Officers and Expands
The Fidelity Conclave No. 120 of the Improved Order of Heptasophs installs officers including Past Archon W R B Johnson Archon Fh Tt Dever Provost Teane P Nogera Secretary C A Kase Financial Secretary FE W Reynolds Treasurer A F Loftus Prelate Robert Brodie Inspector John W Kirkwood Warden Alfred Masters Sentinel Joseph Lindsay The conclave is flourishing and a second conclave named Carbondale No 1e is organized and thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity
W. RB
Johnson
Fh. Tt
Dever
Teane P
Nogera
C. A. Kase
FE. W. Reynolds
A. F. Loftus
Robert Brodie
John W. Kirkwood
Alfred Masters
Joseph Lindsay
Local and Personal Notes From the City
L Ef Roberts is in New York City. Mrs Ide Be McCoomb leaves today for New York to reside for a time. Mrs J J Parr is in the metropolis. AL J Wellese convalescent. Mive Lety Lewis and Wellington Miller of Clifford were married Wednesday. James Rutherford has accepted a place on the municipal water executive committee. The funeral of Michael Troffman will be at St Huse church with a requiem mass at 6:10 this morning and will be attended by union groups. Superintendent Flynn of the traction company left for a new position in Boston. Mell ly now in charge of the Carbondale owner. Henry's minstrels appeared at the Grand last night. The Carbondale conchive of Hepta Fophe will help with installation in Warke's hall next Tuesday. James Roylan and Thomas Hren nan bought the Healey restaurant and take possession at once. Pure Reulonk of Italy was sent to jail for attempting to wed a 1 year old Italian girl without divorce from her current husband. J W Myers had his hand crushed while coupling cars on the D and H pond. taken to Emergency hospital where two fingers were amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Ef. Roberts
New York City
Ide BE. McCoomb
J. J. Parr
Metropolis
AL J. Wellese
Mive Lety Lewis
Wellington Miller
Clifford
Kach Nes
James Hutherford
Municipal Water Executive Committee
Michael Troffman
St. Huse
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
And
J. Honifree Society
Flynn
Tracthon Company
Boston
FL Mellly
Carbondale
Henry
Tis House
Warke's
James Roylan
Thomas Hrennan
Healey
Puro Reulonk
Italy
Jall
J. W. Myers
Delaware and Hudson Pond
Best Medicine for Rheumatism Pain Balm Ad
A testimonial from W. H. Stapleton of Herminie Pu praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best remedy for rheumatism after years of trying other treatments. One application relieves pain. Sold by Matthews Bros wholesale and retail, through all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Jermyn and Mayfield Coal Mine Strike and Shift Change
Delaware and Madson colliery suspended operations at 11 yesterday due to a drivers shortage after laborers refused to work for less than 1.98 per day. The mine will restart today as management seeks a solution. Bert Mason won the foreman post at Delaware and Hudson colliery and moves from Olyphant No 2. An infant illness and local social visits are noted. yesterday was the coldest day ex-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Madson
Bert Mazon
Olyphant
W. H. Tornnts
Delaware and Hudson
Mason
Olyphant No. 2
Isaac Herry
Fourth Street
Maria Jay
Toman
Scranton
Winter Chill Grips Town Despite Bright Skies
At 7 am the thermometer marked 8 degrees below zero. A child of Mr and Mrs Hirdon of Third street suffers from bronchitis. Alumni Park's Slope remains popular with skiers as Mrs Lander visits the Pines and Mr and Mrs Puchanan of Elisabeth New Jersey tour Cemetery street Mosher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirdon
Third Street
A. Lander
the Pines
Thomas Puchanan
Elisabeth
N. 7
Mire, Mosher
Cemetery Street
Taylor News Socials and Local Incidents
A surprise party at Miss May Morris’s North Taylor home gathers friends for an evening of diversions and refreshments. Chicken thieves strike Robert Inglis’s hennery and Thomas Griffiths’s hennery the same night, tramps suspected near a cave by the Jersey Central railroad. Price Library debate on Philippine policy features Gendall and Whiteford, plus a literary program. School inspections by Prof. Foley and local receptions noted. Funeral for Cheater Davis of Greenwood held. costly floral tributes. Masquerade ball set by Taylor Hose at Weber’s rink. Crystal Howe Co. from Beranton attends in full uniform. Knights of Malta Invincible Commandery meet. Taylor Camp P O S of A convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Messrs
Richard Gendall
Frederick Stone
Mesers
Frank Gendall
Joseph J. Whiteford
James F. Foley
Lissie Jenkins
Providence
Lilllin Howells
Mars Griffiths
Lighle Davia
Olwen Howells
F. G. Watkins
Frank Decker
Adolph Vrwelder
Isaac Davis
William
Archbald
Invincible Commandery
Knights of Malta
Cheater
Ivaac
Davis
Greenwood
H. H. Harris
Marcy
Taylor Hose Company
Weber's
Mrs. W A Stanton Reports Hood's Sarsaparilla Cure
Scranton reports Mrs. W A Stanton of 406 Fourth Avenue suffered stomach trouble and dizziness. After taking four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla she was entirely cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
W. A. Stanton
Fourth Avenue
Hood
Fat in the Food Strengthens Digestion and Nerves
The ad explains fat boosts digestion muscles nerves and brain, highlighting its role in vitality. It notes fat is hard to digest for some and promotes a pleasant, easy to digest form. Names Scott & Worne, Chemists, and druggists are cited in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Wowne
Chemirts
New York
Miner Injured as Large Prop Falls in No 2 Mine
A large prop fell at No 2 mine on Wednesday injuring Mr. Parry who was taken to his home for care. William McLaughlin has been appointed foreman of the Sterrick Creek Coal Company's colliery at Peokville. The Junior Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church hosted an entertaining social in the church basement, with Miss Sadie Matthews visiting Sandeford and Miss Floesip Evane leaving for home on Susquehanna Street. Loretta Croesin visited friends Wednesday. Mrs. Ht. FL. Southard of Green Ridge was guest of Mrs. D.C. Evans yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry
William McLaughlin
Temple Tron Company
Sterrick Creek Coal Company
Peokville
Christian Endeavor Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Sadie Matthews
Sandeford
Floesip Evane
Susquehanna Street
Loretta Croesin
Wedlowmuay
Ht. FL. Southard
Green Ridge
D.C. Evans
Theatrical Lineup Tonight at Academy of Music
Huntley Jackson company presents An Innocent Sinner tonight at the Academy of Music and this afternoon shows The Tornado in a double bill with local audience attention focused on stage offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntley-Jackson Company
Academy of Music
Greatest trapeze act headlines Gaiety bill this week
The Gaiety showcases the four Sarl Sisters as the greatest trapeze troupe seen in town. Also featured is Smith Doty and Coe, a premier musical trio, with Smith the trombone soloist formerly with Sousa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarl
Smith, Doty
Coe
Smith
Sousa
Pudd nhead Wilson’s Missouri tale comes to Lyceum
Edrwin Mayo stars in an evening performance of Mark Twain’s Pudd nhead Wilson with a capable company. The production, adapted by Mayo, evokes Dawson’s Landing and the river town mood as Judge Driscoll Tom Driscoll and Aunt Patsy appear among a gathering of townsfolk. The play, long popular, is on a continental tour after a New York run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edrwin Mayo
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Dawson's Landing
Missouri
Lyceum
Mayo
Mayers
Mark Twain
Judge Driscoll
Tom Driscoll
Chambers
Howard Pembroke
Barretts Celebrate Wedding With Reception At Davis Home
Mr and Mrs Morris Barrett hosted a wedding reception at the bride’s parents home on Susquehanna Street last evening. The gathering featured music games and a late repast. Several relatives and friends attended including Samuel Barrett Robert Parsons Cordelia Barrett Clara Barrett and others. A separate event saw the Juvenes Dancing class hold a social in Mahon's hall with Lawrence's orchestra providing music. Benjamin Parry was injured while engaged at his Pell Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Barrett
Thomas L. Davis
Susquehanna Steoor
Samuel Barrett
Robert Parsons
Cordelia
Clara Barrett
John Davie
J. H. Feeley
Margaret Himer
Pertie Davie
Lena Hiner
William Reese
Hill Street
Juvenes
Clase
Mahon's Hall
Lawrence
Benjamin Parry
Pell Street
Henry's Great Improved Minstrels at Lyceum Saturday
Hi Henry's Great Improved Minstrels will appear at the Lyceum the ater Saturday February 3 with matinee and night shows. The troupe drew a large audience last evening and delivered over two hours of top minstrel entertainment led by Billy Mark Tayme Teal Charles Whalen and Frank Morton. Arthur Deming’s replacement Mr Clark proved a standout monologist and the Couture Brothers closed with acrobatic feats regarded as their best yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Henry
Lyceum Theater
Brooklyn
Billy Mark
Tayme
Teal
Charles Whalen
Frank Morton
Mr. Clark
Arthur Deming
Couture Brothers
Pauat by Lewis Morricon to end run at Lyceum
The management announces this season will be the last for Pauat, Morricon’s admired literary gem staged worldwide for sixteen years. The famed production will be seen at the Lyceum Monday night marking its final presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Morricon
Lyceum
Gibney-Hoeffler to Present Grand Scenic Vaudeville
Manager Long announces a week of grand scenic productions in Scranton starting Monday Feb 4 by permission of Jacob Litt. The program features The Last Stroke and several plays plus vaudeville acts Deloitte and Valera jugglers Billy Sanford MacMillan and Grey Gadding and Cattin with varied entertainment. Prices range 10 to 29 cents for night shows and 10 cents for matinees with ladies half tickets Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Gibney-Hoeffler
Scranton
Jacob Litt
Claes
Deloitte and
Valera
Billy Sanford
Pennsylvania
MacMillan and Grey
Gadding and Cattin
A Stranger in an Strange Land Comes to Lyceum
Next Tuesday evening February 6 the Lyceum hosts the Anglo American farce A Stranger in an Strange Land a comedy that has drawn crowds at the Manhattan theater in New York for months with its uproarious humor and bustling pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Manhattan Theater
New York
New English Drama Brings American Characters to Stage
The joint authors Sidney Wilmer and Walter Vincent present a play directed by William A. Brady and Joseph R. Grismer. Set in England, it features American characters in a novel manner with an unusually strong cast led by M. A. Kennedy and including James T. Galloway George Probert Edward Gillespie and Jennie Trelffarth among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Wilmer
Walter Vincent
William A. Brady
Joseph R. Grismer
England
M. A. Kennedy
James T. Galloway
George 8. Probert
Edward Gillespie
Walter Clifford
Louis Frohot
Edward Chapman
Frank Donnelly
Jennie Trelffarth
Eva Weetcott
Moe Williams
Katherine Mulkins
Rail case before Judge Purdy in Lackawaxen canal dispute
In Nonesdale court room No 2 arguments were heard in Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad versus canal obstruction. The plaintiff seeks to block railroad construction along the Lackawaxen bed and compel removal of existing obstructions. Attorneys from New York Wilkes-Barre and Honesdale presented the case. Judge Purdy withheld decision pending ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdy
Nonesdale
Yesterdtay
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company Acoln
Erie Railroad
Platnulit Company
Hawley Wi
Lackawaren
Pwhiware and Huson
Rile Company
Honcedale
Janie
Thomas
O'Malley
A.T. Searle
Honesdade
Greene
Wilson
The
Plainthy
Willard
Shearman
Nature Laws and Healing Promises in 19th Century Health Ad
An promotional essay extols nature’s penalties and rewards, arguing digestive and blood-making organs align with natural law. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and alterative, citing restored health and vigor, with testimonial letters and references to The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Nacture
John Crozier
Morristown
Melmont Co
Ohio
K. V. Pierce
M.D
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffvio
N.Y
Dispariny Bosse Association
Classified Ads From The People’s Exchange
Popular clearing house advertises real estate rentals sales and exchanges with one cent per word rates and six insertions for five cents excludes situations wanted. Listings include ten room and nine room houses on Quincy avenue with specific rents and contact details. other sales include a Buffalo robe and a two family house on Penn avenue. Also notes a double hayedge for sale and quick-buyer bargain at 417 and 4 Olive street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bensit
Olive Street
Quincey
Amani
Quincy Avenue
Furnished Rooms and Jobs Wanted Notices
A cluttered wants column lists furnished front room with bath and utilities at 42 Adams Avenue and several wanted notices for furnished rooms with board, dressmaker, clerk or traveling salesman, housework, fireman or watchman positions, and office work. Local addresses include Tribune office and Hyde Park. Architect and attorney listings accompany the page advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Price
Burg
North Main Avenue
Hyde Park
Dressmaking and services listed in Scranton shop ads
Dressmaking for children to order on Adams Avenue. Several beauty and grooming services offered including scalp treatment, massage, facial, manicuring, and chiropody at 701 Quincy. Medical practitioner W. Ke Allen advertises chronic diseases care. School course notices from Lackawanna, Rev Thomas M Cann listed. Wire screens manufactured on Lackawanna Avenue. Bauer's Orchestra for events. Megargee Brothers Printers publicizing services.
Freight Car Famine Believed to Hit Rail Freight
A four hour wait near a water tank leaves Randy Piken-We and Willy Coalgate frustrated as freight cars fail to arrive, signaling ongoing rail supply delays and uncertainty over shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Blood Remedy
Advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment that acts on the blood and mucous membranes to cure catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims endorsement by top physicians and describes a combination of tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials are offered and the product is sold by druggists with accompanying Halle Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
KF. J. Cheney &O
Props
Toledo
Halle Family
Trains from Scranton Nov 1899 to Carbondale and points
timetable lists daily and Sunday departures from Scranton to Carbondale Albany Boston Montreal New York Philadelphia and western points with multiple departures for different lines and notes lowest rates to all U.S. and Canada destinations. J. W. Burdick G P A Albany and J. W. Cross D P A Scranton publish schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Itudson
Scranton
Carbondale
Albany
Buratega
Montreal
Boston
New Eruagh
Points
AIR
N. mi
Mom P
New York
Pattadelphia
Nin Lepr
Yin Tehigh
North
Wa Nhee-Harre
South
Wies Barret
Saratora
New England
United States
Canada
J. W. Burdick
N.Y
J. W. Cross
DP. A
Lehigh Valley Railroads in Effect Nov 1899
In effect November 1899 trains leave Scranton for Philadelphia New York via D H R R route with various times and connections. It lists services to White Haven, Magieten Bethlehem Reading Pottsville Towanda Ithaca and Geneva and west to Buffalo Chicago and other points with Pullman parlor sleeping cars between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia and Buffalo. Reservations available at Scranton Wilkes-Barre and Bethlehem offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroads
Scranton
Philadelphia
New York
D. H.R. Rot
White Haven
D. & IL RR
Potteville
Bethichem
Karten
Reading
Tmarrixbure
Fiens
D. & Vet
Suninye
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Ehmira
Ithaca
Geneva
PT. & WR
Rochester
Buffalo
Ninagore Falls
Chicago
Pullman
Lehigh Valley
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphaa
Rollin
Cortlandt Street
Charles & Ler
A. W. Nompemacher
Divo
Bethlehem
Worthekete
Mullman
Time Table Fort Sept Deh 1494 Trains From Berantein
Time table notes trains depart Berantein for New York Newburgh and Peawley with local points, returning trains arrive Beranten at 4 48 and 9 10 pm. The Erie railroad line is mentioned with terminals and times amid garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sept
Berantein
New York
Newburgh
Prainie
Erie Tailroad
Peawley
Beranten Pe Foo
Pineapple Tablets Claim Cure For Indigestion
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Von Stan's Pineapple Tablets as a remedy for mental exhaustion and indigestion. It claims even severe stomach issues have been cured, noting a box costs one cent and is sold by Matthews Bros and W T Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Stan
Matthews Bros
W.T. Clark
Central Railroad of New York City Time Table Notice
Time table for the Central Railroad of New York with trains to New York Newark Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk Wilkes-Barre and other points. Express and local trains listed with departure times including Sunday schedules and connections to Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg and Pottsville. Tickets to all points east south and west available at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
New York
I.dborty Street
South Ferry
Whittelrail
Newark
Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Easton
Bethlehem
Allentown
Mauch Chunk
Wilte Haven
Plusion
Wilkes-Marre
Baltimore
Washingtond
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Lackawanna County
Jermyn and Mayfield
Bert Mason
Taylor News
Gaiety
Pudd
AcEee
John H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Hi Henry's
Minstrels
Gibney-Hoeffer Company
Judge Purdy
People’s Exchange
Ale—Sinteern
Ee Co
Bald
Silkman, Maplewood
Monroe Avenue
J. B. Wooley & Co. Contractors and Thunders
Forest Court
Esale
White H House
Penn Avenue
William Craig
Robinson's Bots
Adame Avenue
Madison Avenue
Pine Street
oleeSee Perea Ee
Dresemakell Co
Graduate of
M. M
Cure Tribune
Adnress
Weston
Albright Avenue
Elevaton
Willan Siefer
Lackawanna Avenue
Wayne Avenue
Ae Ee
al Auditor
Traders Bank
Traniears
Edward Hh, Davis
Connell
Beranton
Lewis Hancock, JR
Bpruce
Frederick 1, Brown
Washington Avenue
Grees Globe Co
Cheatnut Effeet
Scranton Button Company
R. O. Evane & Co
Fountain Bath Rush CO
Grand Rapids
Mich
Gardner
1.C. Lyman
Cranton
Cor, Wyoming and
Mulerry
H. F. Reynolds
DR. C
Laubach
Wyoming Ave
Bnover
Coal Exchange
Franklin Avenue
P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Richard JF. Bourke
Loackawannia Avenue
J. W. Browning
Mears Building
D. A. Replogle
M. J. Donahor
Musi Furs
Voonard City
Montgomery Street
Jersey City
N. J
Frank FE c Rove
Purr
Tribune Office
A.B. Briggs
A. B. Briggs
North Main
Ficke
Adams and Mulberry
Jessup & Jfsaup
Commonwealth Building
James W. Oakford
Law
Edward W. Thayer
CR. Pitcher
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders’ National Tank Buildine
Wilke&s-Barre
Beleman Bros
Spruce
M. Norton
Schutzer
W. Bertholp
Mears Youll Vine
Louise Fhoemaker
Adams Avenue
Phyet
L. ‘T.“Reller
Quincy
Vamorefaun
Fice
Woehington Neerne
Reskenen
Rm Laas
Schoot
Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Prinetal
Woo R. Plumley
G. R. Clark & CO
Serdmen Ani
Washington Ave
Moe
Ereen Hovee
Jos. Kuettel
Lackawanna Avenur
Scranton, Pa
Bauer
J. Bauer
Condyero
Hulbert! Music Store
Megargef Brothers
Wreehington Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Aircan
Sundy
Harrisburg
Madelphia
Balmore
Pittsburg
Hazleton
Pottsville
Norristown
Bunbury
Washington
West
Sunbury
Aea
Wood
J. i
WtTe Hinson
Mgr
Stroudsburg
Hoboken
Phila- Delpbla
Stroidsburg
Loave Beranton
Moki
Topom
Oswego
Survenge
Vas
Syrveune
Utea
Nieholten
Pitt Montrose
Nloomsberg
Servatton
Northumberland
Plymouth Tonkaapom
Nor Nanticoke Aosta
Mismatth
Arerive
Scronton
Nanticoke
Plsmouth
Soutit
Sertuaten
Bloomberg
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Haikay
Tait
Dimal
Pag Neers Ie
Orher Trang
Ontario
Westerp
Uckets
Bos Db
T. Mutorott
Ber
Uae
Y. Frookiy
Weehawken Irrivir Leaxers
Ehinda Hage Ox
Stariichit
Preston Park
Csuae
Bertwst
Tyne
Jernay
Archibald
Willie
Trini
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